Gold, Silver Rate Highlights: MCX Gold, MCX Silver in green; international gold prices up amid Middle East crisis and US rate hikes fears

Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Analysts expect gold prices to remain highly responsive to developments in West Asia, fluctuations in crude oil markets, and a packed calendar of economic data releases in this week.Market participants will closely track trade and inflation figures from both China and the US, consumer sentiment data from Washington, and India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) readings. Investors will also keep an eye on the European Central Bank's policy decision for signals that could influence precious metals and broader commodity markets.Domestic bullion markets ended last on a weak note. MCX gold futures for August delivery declined by Rs 5,317, or 3.3%, to close at Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams. Silver futures for July delivery fell Rs 18,461, or 7%, to Rs 2.48 lakh per kilogram.Track TOI’s live coverage on gold and silver prices to know what analysts are saying: